Pair of Early Glass Beakers, 17th Century.

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A rare pair of early hand-blown glass beakers, possibly dating to the 17th century or slightly earlier, produced in clear, … Read more A rare pair of early hand-blown glass beakers, possibly dating to the 17th century or slightly earlier, produced in clear, slightly green-tinted glass typical of early Central European glassmaking.

Both vessels are cylindrical in form and display clear signs of handcrafted production, including slight asymmetry, variations in height, and irregularities consistent with early glassblowing techniques. The bases are decorated with applied glass trails forming a raised, wavy foot, a characteristic feature of early utilitarian drinking vessels.

One beaker features additional applied horizontal glass rings around the lower body, adding both structural reinforcement and decorative interest, while the other remains plain, suggesting they were made as a functional pair rather than a perfectly matched set.

The glass shows a subtle green hue, small air bubbles, and natural surface irregularities, all consistent with age and early production methods. See less